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Activities, sport & societies
230 pieces carry this tag, newest first.
What SUs need to know about the students arriving on campus in September
19/07/24
A new “civic healthcheck” for your uni and SU
21/06/24
Supporting students to transition well into university
17/05/24
Why do students pre-drink?
11/04/24
Everything you need to know about Student-Led Teaching Awards
11/02/24
Facilitating interactions and connections between students outside of the classroom is crucial for belonging
25/01/24
How to improve safety for students in local pubs and clubs (update)
23/01/24
Chinese Students and Scholars Associations (CSSAs) and new “foreign influence” regulation
29/11/23
What is Belong telling us about career confidence, belonging and student opportunities?
09/11/23
When is it right to “interfere” in the free speech of student activists, officers or student groups?
26/10/23
Membership Services Conference 2023: Slides
13/10/23
Student mental health, clubs and societies and drugs
18/08/23
All the latest research on the value of extra curricular activities
23/03/23
Round table report: EDI in clubs and societies
23/03/23
Why do students get involved in stuff?
09/03/23
Peer support builds connection, community and confidence
03/03/23
Thirty ideas for revitalising welcome week from across Europe
02/03/23
How to implement a harm reduction approach over drugs and alcohol
10/02/23
How do universities recognise student volunteering?
09/02/23
Here’s why activities, events, groups or reps for a particular group aren’t unlawful
07/02/23
How to ensure commuter students belong
29/09/22
Big Question: What are SUs doing on Cost of Living?
06/09/22
Who are the UK’s loneliest students?
14/06/22
Do extra-curricular activities help with employability? Some do
07/03/22
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